Learn More › A septic tank should be pumped regularly, or else it can cause your home’s entire wastewater system to back up.

"Don't flush kitty litter," and more quick-but-essential expert tips for keeping keep your septic system running well—and saving your home from disaster.

Baffles: Pipes or walls with openings that direct the flow of liquid into and out of the septic tank. Tanks typically have two baffles: one that controls the flow of wastewater into the tank ...